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Don Amundson (amrowinc) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me I had been away from backpacking for many years. When I started researching equipment it was like coming too after a coma. I was amazed to discover "lightweight." I did the JMT in 2009 and the Ozark Highland Trail in 2010.
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JMT Motel
i suppose it's all relative but Lone Pine has about the cheapest accomodations to be found unless you don't mind bed bugs. The Dow Villa has rooms for around $60 (w/o private bath) more ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT - getting there & away
March 11, 11:08am
JMT
You can get to Oakland/San Francisco from Lone Pine in one long day. The Crest bus to Mammoth now arrives in time to catch the YARTS bus to Yosemite Valley. From there catch the Merced bus arrivin...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT - getting there & away
March 11, 3:26am
Counter balance vs. pct
There is the issue in the Sierras (SEKI and Inyo) where you are allowed (but not encouraged) to hang your food. The counter balance method is the only one allowed. I've never heard of anyone b...

In Philosophy & Technique » Is there a reason to use counter balance vs PCT?
March 06, 8:32pm
GoLite Sale
Men's Jam pack for $69.00. http://www.golite.com/Ms-Jam--P739.aspx

In Gear Deals » Further Markdowns @ GoLite
February 09, 12:39pm
Tyvek
I use the 1443 soft structure tyvek for my SMD Wild Oasis. Lighter and much softer than the house wrap stuff. No printing on it either so you're not providing free advertising for DuPont. Avai...

In GEAR » Tyvek for a shelter floor?
February 04, 9:33am
North Lake - JMT - South Lake
Eric--You do need to specify you're exiting at Trail Crest (Whitney) on your permit. This is not part of the Whitney Lottery. If you enter from Inyo and want to exit at Whitney you need a Whi...

In Pre-Trip Planning » North Lake - JMT - South Lake
February 01, 11:48pm
North Lake - JMT - South Lake
1. I would say mid June to late Sept would be the best chance for a non-ice ax adventure. Hopefully this year will be more in the "normal" range. I went in Aug 1 last year over Bishop pa...

In Pre-Trip Planning » North Lake - JMT - South Lake
January 30, 11:55pm
Berikade Rental
I didn't see this mentioned but then again I miss a lot these days. Wild Ideas (the Bearikade folks) have a special rate for PCT/JMT thru hikers: "Call Wild Ideas, LLC for special rate...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT Bear Canister Question
January 23, 1:24pm
Wild Oasis
I have a Wild Oasis that I love. I don't have an answer to your pitch problem but I have one of my own that may be related. There is one rear corner that always ends up much closer to the groun...

In GEAR » Correct Pitch for SMD Wild Oasis
January 21, 10:38am
Vest or coat
I've never really understood the vest thing other than as a fashion statement. I'm sure it serves a purpose for many but when my torso is cold my arms are too and require cover. I would re...

In GEAR » Vest or coat for JMT hike
January 11, 10:28pm

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